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Ethel first started her body-sculpting business, B Fit Studio, by trundling equipment from home to home. Within a few years, she parlayed that initial success into a stroller-fitness program and group classes in her Pequannock studio while still sticking to the in-home sessions that helped her build her brand. In her inclusive studio, kids, tweens, and grownups jump into lifestyle-changing, calorie-blasting workouts that range from Barre core and mixed-level yoga to Fusion Method and Zumba. Repeat students never experience the same workout, as staff customize each class so that it differs from the last. Alternatively, clients can work one-on-one with personal trainers, or bring a fitness friend for extra motivation during the B Fit Buddy sessions. Buggy boot camp training helps moms get in shape, using the stroller as resistance while their infants encourage them with choreographed cheerleading routines.

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You can’t rush perfection, but you can wash it down correctly. The DeMarco family explains why you won’t mind waiting for a slice at Di Fara Pizza and what you should bring to drink.
Worth the Wait
Dom DeMarco isn’t big on advertising. Probably because he doesn’t need it. Dom—owner, founder, and sole chef at Di Fara Pizza—knows he’ll have a crowd to feed no matter what.
The masses waiting in line outside Di Fara’s modest storefront, next door to a 99-cent shop in Brooklyn, are evidence of that. So is the fact that they’re waiting for the chance to hand over $5 for a piece of pizza. Five bucks might seem a bit much for a single slice, but these devotees clearly don’t mind. Even Mayor Bloomberg weighed in on the discussion. “If you’ve ever had a really great slice of pizza,” he told the New York Times, “you know there are worse deals.”
But the food at Di Fara doesn’t really need mayoral endorsements. Margaret DeMarco, Di Fara’s manager and Dom’s daughter, explained why the pies are their own best advertisement: “[The] pizzas are made with two cheeses and fresh, snipped basil and a drizzle of olive oil. The square is a slightly thicker crust, twice-baked, made with a richer sauce, and is a much heartier choice. The round is quite delicate in texture. We're famous for both."
Margaret has worked alongside her father for more than 20 years now, and like the rest of her six siblings, she has, not surprisingly, developed cooking skills that she calls a “special art.” But dad is still in charge of all the cooking, and will be “as long as he has the strength and the desire.” He was born in Italy’s Provincia di Caserta, and he uses all imported ingredients for his pies—from the buffalo mozzarella cheese brought from Italy to the basil from Israel.
While You Wait (and While You Eat): Take Advantage of Di Fara’s BYOB Option
You won’t see mention of it on Di Fara’s website, but the pizzeria is also BYOB. In 2011, the Village Voice named Di Fara one of its 10 Best BYOB Restaurants in the city, encouraging guests to “uncork your best bottle of red and indulge in a marriage of gastronomic perfection."
Margaret said that since the Village Voice article, they’ve noticed a lot of customers opting to bring along something to drink in the evenings. “Wine is usually the choice for most, but beer is also brought in,” she said. Margaret’s most important pairing recommendation for those settling in at one of the eatery’s coveted 19 seats? Try a slice of both the round pie and the square pie for the sake of comparison. After that wait, you’ve probably earned it.
What Booze to Bring
Serious Eats says: Czech Krušovice beer
“Krušovice, with its sweet, almost caramel flavor, is a dark (basically black) beer, that's hardly found in the States … A cold Krušovice with a hot, olive oily, basily Di Fara's slice, is my idea of each food group at its best,” said writer Erin Zimmer, who suggests picking it up at Associated Supermarket directly across the street.
Gothamist says: Italian red wines
“Bring a bottle of chianti or a barbera.”

Our cave-dwelling ancestors got a few things right. Jenna Shannon tells us about the meat-centered paleo diet that got her to give up vegetarianism.A ready-to-eat paleo meal from Kettlebell Kitchen: grilled hanger steak, butternut-squash purée, and braised collard greens. Photo courtesy of Kettlebell Kitchen. Jenna Shannon spent 10 years as a vegetarian. Today, she’s an evangelist for a way of eating that’s all about meat.She says that while vegetarianism complemented her yoga practice, she knew she wasn’t feeling her best. So she did a dietary 180 and started eating paleo. Today, she swears by that meat-and-veggies approach: she’s written a book, and she also offers dietary coaching and writes about eating paleo on her website, Lean Machine NYC. For Jenna, the best part is seeing her clients get results. “It just makes my day,” she says.The paleo diet focuses on high-quality proteins, such as meat, fish, and eggs; vegetables; fruits; and healthy fats. It also eliminates grains, dairy, and legumes. Proponents argue that it’s the food humans evolved to eat. They’re “the foods we were eating before the Agricultural Revolution,” says Joe Lopez, president of Kettlebell Kitchen, which delivers ready-to-heat meals to CrossFit gyms across New York City.But it’s not all about cavemen. “The paleo diet, first and foremost, tries to eliminate processed foods and added sugars and things that shouldn’t be in your diet,” Joe says. While some people’s systems “may have evolved to be able to handle grains and dairy,” he says many people don’t realize these ingredients are causing “inflammation” in their systems.Both Jenna and Joe say they want others to discover the benefits of eating paleo—things like fewer hunger ups and downs, more steady insulin levels, and better workouts. New York City may not have caves, woolly mammoths, or lost time travelers blundering through the underbrush, but Jenna and Joe have plenty of tips for making the paleo lifestyle work here.Eating OutJenna says that the meat and vegetables nature of the paleo diet actually lends itself well to ordering at a restaurant. Paleo meals are “based on a protein, and that’s how chefs build their meals,” she says.She says that more upscale restaurants tend to use the kind of high-quality oils extolled by paleo proponents. But adherents still have to be careful. “There’s a lot of research that has shown that canola oils and vegetable oils are not good for you, especially when heated at high temperatures. They oxidize,” Joe says. “Some restaurants even reuse oils over and over.”Jenna and Joe both recommend Hu Kitchen, which focuses on unprocessed, natural foods. The chefs often cook with coconut oil, and they use grass-fed meat and other quality ingredients. Joe also enjoys ABC Kitchen, which brings in ingredients from local farms. Jenna’s family loves Monster Sushi for the “giant slabs of raw fish.” Paleo eaters should look for sashimi on sushi menus, she says.For people who want to go a little meat-crazy, Jenna says Brazilian churrascaria restaurants—renowned for their endless rounds of roasted meat—can be a fun choice.Grocery Shopping“New York has become a great place to be a home cook,” Jenna says. “That wasn’t always the case; it used to be all about the restaurants.” Today, you can find high-quality food at places such as Chelsea Market and Whole Foods, she says. Joe seconds the Whole Foods recommendation “because you can see exactly what you’re getting in your meals, and you can find paleo options.”But what you bring home is more important than where you shop. “It’s becoming possible for people to get very high-quality meat from very caring farmers and producers,” especially in New York State, Jenna says. “That’s important: to buy your products from people who really care about you (the consumer), the product they’re producing, and the environment.”“Keep your refrigerator stocked with [fruits and vegetables]—especially vegetables,” Joe says. That way, you’ll be a lot more likely to chow down on something healthy.Cooking at Home“The key to [eating paleo] is definitely learning to make some paleo recipes,” Jenna says. “If you can learn to make 5 to 10 really kick-ass recipes and they’re good,” the paleo diet will be a lot easier, she says.To build a paleo meal, Jenna says “you always want to start with your protein and build from there.” Next come vegetables and fats. Joe’s list of healthy fats includes coconut oil, macadamia oil, sesame oil, and olive oil.But don’t stop at a single meal when you’re cooking. One of the hardest components of eating paleo can be the need to cook more often—hence the niche market for Kettlebell Kitchen’s ready-to-eat paleo meals. When you can’t stop for fast food or microwave a frozen dinner, it’s more important to be prepared with your own healthy cooking. That’s why Joe recommends doubling up on ingredient prep. “If I steam a bunch of broccoli and carrots the night before, I’ll put it in a scramble with eggs for breakfast,” he says.Jenna says that a lot of recipes are actually pretty simple because they’re focused on high-quality ingredients that taste great all on their own. “You wouldn’t want to mess with a strawberry because it’s fantastic,” she says. You could say that’s the whole point of the paleo diet. It’s less about living like a caveman and more about regaining our ancestors’ simple appreciation for food.

This week’s list includes a book release party for a YouTube star, a street festival with ballerinas, and a 1990s French film that blends sci-fi with film noir. And as always, check Groupon for more great things to do in New York City.
St. Vincent
Prospect Park | Saturday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.
With guitar-rock anthems like “Cheerleader” and “Digital Witness” to her name, there’s no question that Annie Clark can shred. But on tour to support her self-titled fourth album, the woman known as St. Vincent has taken her performances to the next level, with bold costumes and onstage theatrics that recall Prince at his 1980s peak. Thrall to her goddess-like power at the last of summer’s free Celebrate Brooklyn! concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Brooklyn songwriter and composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone, aka San Fermin, opens. (9th Street and Prospect Park West; doors at 6:30 p.m.; free)
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Street Festival
Harlem | Saturday, August 9, noon to 7 p.m.
Students from DTH’s intensive summer programs pirouette across the stage during this seven-hour celebration of the arts, performing alongside special guests such as bluesman Keith “The Captain” Gamble and Repstyles, a Philadelphia b-boy crew. Street vendors hawk food, clothing, books, and jewelry between acts. (West 152nd Street between Amsterdam and Nicholas Avenues; free)
Midnight Murakami
Greenpoint | Monday, August 11, 10:30 p.m.
Like hopeful kids staying up for Santa, fans of Japanese author Haruki Murakami gather at WORD this Monday to await the midnight arrival of his latest novel, Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. Donuts and wine are provided, as is entertainment: participants who sign up in advance can read their favorite excerpts from his previous novels to the anticipation-jangled crowd. A $25.95 preorder of the book is required to attend. (126 Franklin St.; 10:30 p.m.; free with book purchase)
My Drunk Kitchen Launch Party
SoHo | Wednesday, August 13, 7 p.m.
YouTube sensation Hannah Hart will make an IRL appearance at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe this Wednesday to celebrate the publication of her new “cookbook,” My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut. In her My Drunk Kitchen videos, Hart gulps glasses of wine before ad-libbing her way through recipes, often digressing into topics from turning 30 to bitcoin between sautés and shiraz spills. It’s not clear what cooking, if any, will occur at the launch party, but at the very least, guests will have the opportunity to skim the book’s illustrated pages for more of Hart’s laugh-out-loud-funny anecdotes. (126 Crosby St.; free)
Level Five
Fort Greene | Friday, August 15–Thursday, August 21
In this intense and visually arresting film from French director Chris Marker, a woman relives the loss of her lover while programming a video game about World War II’s Battle of Okinawa. A blend of sci-fi and film-noir aesthetics pervades the film’s examination of the nature of trauma both personal and historical. Never before screened in North America, the 1997 film kicks off BAMcinématek’s month-long retrospective of Marker’s work, which includes the dreamlike classics La Jetée (1962) and Sans Soleil (1983). (Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave.; $9–$14; tickets available soon)

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